The episode begins with a sudden crisis on the Thousand Sunny : , the villainous scientist held captive by the Luffy-Law alliance, is kidnapped in broad daylight. A mysterious figure named Breed uses his Peto Peto no Mi (Pet-Pet Fruit) powers to whisk Caesar away to his massive ship, the Sea Breed .

The English dub (produced by Crunchyroll/Funimation) brings a specific energy to this lighter, character-driven transition:

: Law reminds the crew that without Caesar, their plan to dismantle Kaido’s SMILE fruit supply chain falls apart, keeping the overarching narrative stakes relevant despite the filler status. Production and Availability

Episode 626 of One Piece , titled , serves as the introductory chapter of the Caesar Retrieval Arc. This anime-original filler arc bridges the gap between the high-stakes Punk Hazard Arc and the massive Dressrosa Arc. Plot Overview